Introduction to the succulent plant Zhi Shou
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Zhi Shou is a relatively older variety, as it is robust, grows relatively fast, and has a simple propagation method, making it an entry-level variety for succulent enthusiasts. Moreover, the price is not very high (usually between ten and one hundred yuan), so it has a high popularity.
Zhi Shou is easy to cultivate, with a whole plant color of emerald green, regular window shape, although the window surface is not very transparent, but the patterns are classical and the texture is stable. Many enthusiasts often use it as a hybrid mother plant, so Zhi Shou's influence can be seen in many hybrid succulents.
The roots of Zhi Shou are mostly thick and long, so the pot for cultivating Zhi Shou should be deep. There are special pots for twelve-roller succulents on the market, which have good cultivation effects. The particle size of the soil for cultivation should be coarse, both loose and breathable for drainage, and beneficial for the development of the root system. This type of soil mixture is also available on the market. For those who like to mix their own substrates, I recommend my original formula: 1/3 coal slag, 1/3 sawdust, and 1/3 peat soil, mixed and sterilized before use. This formula is especially suitable for newly potted plants, with coal slag having a particularly good effect on root growth.
Zhi Shou prefers a warm and dry environment, with an optimal growth temperature of 15°C to 25°C. Below 10°C, growth will stop, and it will enter dormancy during high summer temperatures. Therefore, in summer, it should be placed in a semi-shaded and well-ventilated area, with watering controlled to prevent rot caused by heat and humidity. In winter, it should be placed in a bright area, maintaining a temperature above 12°C to continue growth, and precautions should be taken against frost damage below 5°C.
Zhi Shou has an emerald green color, with the window surface covered in classical patterns, very beautiful. These characteristics are especially prominent under 60-70% light. If the light is too strong, the overall color of the plant will be darker, the window surface will be blurred and rough, and the window pattern will be less clear. Therefore, succulents should not be exposed to full sunlight all year round. In winter, lighting can be adjusted according to the growth situation, up to 80-90% light, but it should not be too low, as this will cause the leaves to become thin and long, the window surface to become smaller, the window pattern to become crowded, and the ornamental value to decrease.
The leaves of Zhi Shou are thick and store a lot of water, making it drought-resistant. Watering must follow the principle of "do not water when not dry, water thoroughly when watering." Too much watering will cause the plant to become loose, shapeless, ungraceful, and lose the ornamental value of Zhi Shou. However, it should not be left to dry out either, as this will cause the leaves to become shriveled and the leaf color to become dull, also losing ornamental value.
The growth rate of Zhi Shou is slower compared to other succulents, so the demand for fertilizer is not high. Since the special soil for succulents already contains a small amount of fertilizer, it is enough to add a little organic fertilizer when watering, such as diluted yogurt water, and it can also be grown without any fertilizer.
Propagation of Zhi Shou in a home setting is simplest by division, which involves separating the side buds and planting them individually when the temperature is suitable. For those with roots, normal management is required, while for those without roots, wet soil is used for dry insertion. After the leaves are fully expanded and the leaf color is fresh, normal management is resumed. Be careful to loosen the potting soil before dividing and gently remove the new buds to avoid root damage.
Zhi Shou can also be propagated by leaf insertion. Select healthy and plump leaves, gently shake the leaves left and right, carefully remove them, and then place the leaves flat on the surface of the moist soil in a shady place. Soon, strong white roots will grow, and new buds will emerge either simultaneously or afterward. When the new buds have grown to more than three leaves, they can be planted in individual pots.
The above is an introduction to the specific information about the succulent plant Zhi Shou, for netizens to refer to and learn from.